# Maptrails vs Topo Maps 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Maptrails at 85% against Topo Maps 2's 38%. Maptrails also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). Topo Maps 2's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maptrails sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Topo Maps 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Maptrails holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topo Maps 2 has 40 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Maptrails's written reviews are positive against 38% of Topo Maps 2's.

Maptrails ships an update every 9 days, Topo Maps 2 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maptrails | Topo Maps 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maptrails/id1524211335/reviews)** | [4.1 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-2/id6453889012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pasi Salenius](https://appshunter.io/developer/443823972) | [Mappendix Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/298854054) |

## What reviewers say

### Maptrails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maptrails/id1524211335)

Navigate the outdoors with a feature-rich map browser for hiking, hunting, and orienteering. Plan routes, measure distances, draw paths, and access various map styles. Offline map downloads and weather forecasts enhance your adventures.

**Highlights:** Offline map downloads, Distance measurement and path drawing, Topographic, nautical, and aerial maps, Map marker syncing via iCloud, Weather forecasts, GPX file import/export, Health app integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maptrails Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


### Topo Maps 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-2/id6453889012)

Access detailed topographic maps and satellite imagery for the US and Canada, usable offline. Record and share tracks, plan routes with 2D/3D visualization, and view geolocated photos. Offers hybrid map modes and offline search capabilities.

**Highlights:** Offline topographic maps, 2D and 3D map views, Track recording and sharing, Route planning and visualization, Hybrid map mode, Offline search, Geolocated photo display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Detailed Maps - 1 year | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maptrails free?

Maptrails is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Topo Maps 2 free?

Topo Maps 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Maptrails or Topo Maps 2?

Maptrails is rated higher. Maptrails averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Topo Maps 2 averages 4.1 from 40 ratings.

### Do Maptrails or Topo Maps 2 have ads?

Neither Maptrails nor Topo Maps 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Maptrails or Topo Maps 2?

Maptrails ships an update every 9 days, and Topo Maps 2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Maptrails was updated on October 27, 2026 and Topo Maps 2 on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*